English 10 Final Exam Review

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augment

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to make larger; to increase in size, amount, or degree.

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supercilious

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proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a feeling of superiority.

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venal

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open to or marked by bribery or corruption; willing to sell one's influence.

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extirpate

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to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally.

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vociferous

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loud and noisy; expressing feelings or opinions in a very loud or forceful way.

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capricious

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given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

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malevolent

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having or showing a wish to do evil to others; malicious.

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parsimonious

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unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal.

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recalcitrant

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having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.

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meticulous

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showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.